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DF52 WBT

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,246 mi
Last recorded48,246 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 WBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,851 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,921 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 43,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,901 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,542 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,005 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,934 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,202 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,411 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 23,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,769 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 19,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

braking surface of front and rear disc's corroding.

front pads getting low.

inner edges of all tyres getting worn.

tread cracking on all tyres.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,885 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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DF52 WBT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 61,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF52 WBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF52 WBT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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